Obituaries

Kathie M. Korman

Kathie M. Korman

March 11, 2026

Kathie M. Korman, age 75, of Alexandria, died following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by her family at home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Kathie Marie was born on July...

Janene R. Mogler

Janene R. Mogler

March 10, 2026

Janene R. Mogler, age 47, of Alexandria, died following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Mitch Haaby presiding. Music will be provided by pianist, Randy Morken and vocalist, Dedra...

Craig John Krafthefer

Craig John Krafthefer

March 9, 2026

Craig Krafthefer, 69, of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Church in Garfield with Pastor Sue Davidson presiding. Music is provided by organist, Margaret Kalina and vocalist, Erin Takle....

Marilyn C. Johnson

Marilyn C. Johnson

March 4, 2026

Marilyn C. Johnson "Marze” age 83, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Alex Assisted Living in Alexandria.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, March 12, at Lind...

Amilee "Ami" Woida

Amilee "Ami" Woida

March 1, 2026

Amilee “Ami” (Reger) Woida, age 38, of Brandon, passed away March 1, 2026, at her family home in Brandon Township.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude with a 7 p.m. prayer service on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Ami was born on July 24, 1987, to Joanne (Webb) and Stephen Reger in Alexandria, Minnesota....

Yvonne "Vonnie" M. Hanson

Yvonne "Vonnie" M. Hanson

February 26, 2026

Yvonne Marie (Forster) Hanson, age 87, of Parker Prairie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Saint Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, under the care of Hospice.

A celebration of life for Yvonne “Vonnie” and her husband C. John “Johnny” who passed away on February 8, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at...

Norman "Norm" Clifford Sukke

Norman "Norm" Clifford Sukke

February 25, 2026

Norman “Norm” C. Sukke, age 91, of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Nelson Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. David Fleener presiding. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard,...

Rosalie J. Lotthammer

Rosalie J. Lotthammer

February 24, 2026

Rosalie Jane Lotthammer, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Guided by a quiet strength and unwavering faith, Rosalie built a life beautifully rooted in her love for the Lord, her family, and her community.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Alexandria Covenant...

Janice T. Olson

Janice T. Olson

February 24, 2026

Janice T. Olson, age 87, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and conclude with a 7 p.m. rosary on Sunday, March 1st, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at the...

Stephen "Craner" Reed Crane

Stephen "Craner" Reed Crane

February 16, 2026

Stephen Reed Crane, age 58, known to many as “Craner,” passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Alexandria.

A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Eagles Club in Alexandria. A full meal will be provided.

Steve was born on May 10, 1967, in St....

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Stroh-Ostlund

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Stroh-Ostlund

February 15, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Stroh-Ostlund, age 93, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, under the compassionate care of Woodcrest Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice. Betty lived 93 years filled with love, faith, hard work, and quiet strength.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Church of St. Mary...

Irene Ellen Roth

Irene Ellen Roth

February 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Irene Ellen Roth

Irene Ellen Roth, born April 11, 1937, peacefully departed this earth on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88.

Irene was the daughter of Cora and John Weseman. She spent her early childhood in west-central Minnesota before her family settled in Glenwood, Minnesota. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1955 and soon after...

Ralph Joseph Moske

Ralph Joseph Moske

February 11, 2026

Ralph J. Moske, age 69, of Parkers Prairie, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Vitality Living in New York Mills.

A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee presiding.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 12 noon until...

Carl John Hanson

Carl John Hanson

February 8, 2026

Carl John “C. John” Hanson, age 88, of Parkers Prairie, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

A celebration of life service for Carl John and Yvonne will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fahlun Lutheran Church, rural Nelson. Interment will be...

Donald "Donny" W. Haag, Jr.

Donald "Donny" W. Haag, Jr.

February 4, 2026

Donald “Donny” William Haag Jr., age 67, of Garfield, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2026, at 4:12 p.m., following a courageous and long-fought battle with kidney disease. He was just two months shy of celebrating his 68th birthday.

A tribute to honor Donny’s life will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., on Friday, March 13,...

Dorothy M. DeBilzan

Dorothy M. DeBilzan

February 3, 2026

Dorothy M. DeBilzan, age 89, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully with her husband of 71 years by her side, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Grand Arbor Senior Living.

A memorial service for Dorothy will take place at a later date

Dorothy Marie DeBilzan was born on June 28, 1936, to George and Matilda (Heinert) Wetsch in Mandan, North Dakota. She was...

Geneva Mae Paulson

Geneva Mae Paulson

January 30, 2026

Geneva M. Paulson, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center under the exceptional care of their staff with the assistance of Douglas County Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music...

Thomas "Tom" J. Illetschko

Thomas "Tom" J. Illetschko

January 27, 2026

Thomas “Tom” J. Illetschko, age 84, of Carlos, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin with a 5 p.m. prayer service,...

Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield

Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield

January 25, 2026

Thomas C. “Tom” Schofield, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake, surrounded by his family, following complications from a tragic accident at home and his courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Alexandria Covenant Church with Rev. Trinity Opp...

Ursula Tillberg Robinson

Ursula Tillberg Robinson

January 23, 2026

Ursula Hanneliese Tillberg Robinson (Nennstiel), age 86, was born on July 24, 1939, in Bochum, Germany.

She grew up in West Germany during and in the aftermath of World War II. As a small child, she lived through bombings, displacement, and the devastation of war under Adolf Hitler’s regime. Those formative years shaped her into a woman of unwavering faith, resilience,...